Howard E. Hileman was born Aug. 8, 1929 in De Soto, MO a son to George W. and Olive M. (nee Hoff) Hileman. He died Sept. 15, 2006 at St. Louis University Hospital at the age of 77 years.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years Opal M. (nee Burgin) Hileman. One daughter Kimber (Frank) Ertolacci. Six grandchildren; Kaleb Stout, Jeffrey Ertolacci, Jared Stout, Shauna Ertolacci, Kelly Stout, and Dusty Ertolacci. Also surviving is one sister Virginia Lee Cooley. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Raymond Hileman.
Mr. Hileman was a retired glass cutter for Pittsburgh Plate Glass, a member of the Jefferson County Beekeepers Association, and a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II.